The Hayley Oliver Band sing 'Tell Me Why'

Yesterday I mentioned that my friend Hayley Oliver had sent me 2 CDs as a gift, and I posted details of the first of them, Something to Remember, which features Hayley Oliver, Rob Smith and Richard Anderson. Today I'm playing the second CD, The Hayley Oliver Band, Naturally', which features Hayley singing some good old Country favourites along with her Band. The band is made up of Lee Ellis on Lead Guitar & additional Vocals; Nigel Nesbitt - Bass Guitar/Vocals; Wayne Lee - Keyboard/Vocals; Scott Gladman on Rhythm Guitars and Julian McLaren on Drums, and what a fabulous sound they make together!


It's difficult for me to pick out a favourite from amongst the 14 tracks on this CD because they are all great, but I particularly enjoyed the opening track, 98.6 Degrees and Falling, Sweet Dreams and I'm a Little Bluer Than That. The truth is that they are all great tracks!


This would be a great CD to add  to your own collection. You can buy it on iTunes by clicking here.  Have a look and listen with this Youtube video. 

Some great tracks by Hayley Oliver: 'Something to Remember'

Today the mailman brought me a really fabulous gift in the post! Two CDs from the UK's Queen of Country Music' Hayley Oliver.  I've been listening to this one for the last hour or two as I've been working at the computer.  Something to Remember is a collaboration between Hayley, Rob Smith and Richard Anderson, and the songs have all been written by the latter two. Recorded in New Zealand at Polar Music Studios, this CD is a great addition to my collection.

1. Drifting Away (R.Smith) (4:07)
2. I Can't Help But Feel The Way I Do (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (4:03)
3. Something To Remember (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (3:36)
4. The Silence Of It All (R. Smith) (5:00)
5. Let's Get To The Heart Of The Matter (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (4:33)
6. Love You Forever (R. Anderson, R Smith) (4:05)
7. Through The Heart (R. Anderson, R Smith) (4:09)
8. How Many Ways (R. Smith) (4:23)
9. I Believe In Angels (R. Smith) (4:06)
10. The Simple Things In Life (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (4:13)
11. You Might Think (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (3:23)
12. Days Gone By (R. Anderson, R. Smith) (5:29)

All music composed and produced by Rob Smith

All Guitars, Keyboards & Programming by Rob Smith

Lead & Backing Vocals by Hayley Oliver & Rob Smith

Saxaphone on "How Many Ways" by Robin Wellaway

Project Consultation by Richard Anderson courtesy of Polar Music New Zealand

Album Cover Art by Lucretia (Cousin Lucy) Dorey

"Ratapiko Lightning Tree" photo taken by Karen Rawlings

"Mount Taranaki" photo taken by Paul Nickson

Links:

• Something To Remember - Official Soundclick.com Page
  Melodic tunes with an emotionally connected twist. Several songs from this album have been previewed onsite.
• Hayley Oliver - Country Music Singer

Enjoy this International Concert

      I thought that I would treat you all to an International Concert today, dear readers, so sit back, press the buttons, do the clicks, and enjoy this group of videos from amongst my Facebook friends.
      Here's a treat to start the Concert off. It's one of my Facebook friends, Annette Griffin, singing The Heart that Beats in Ireland, a great Irish song from a talented Irish singer.

      Once you have finished applauding Annette, here's another treat. The talented young singer Siobhan Owen, currently living in Australia, singing If I Were a Blackbird.

Another fabulous singer from Australia. Young and talented, Grace Bawden is destined for International stardom without doubt. There is a great deal of interest in her globally, and she is one of my favourite singers. Sit back and relax as Grace sings Colours.

UK singer, Jennifer Douglas, sings the beautiful song If Only I Had Wings written by that hit-making duo Greg Scheer and Colin Gordon-Farleigh

Another talented singer, this time from Wales. Samantha Link sings the classic song, I Dreamed a Dream. Sit back and enjoy as you let the song wash over you!

I couldn't possibly have a concert without including the singer whom I think of as 'The Queen of UK Country', the amazing Hayley Oliver. Here she sings a duet with her friend from the USA, Danna Moore. Enjoy them as they sing My Friend Across the Sea.

Well, there it is! A musical treat for you today which I hope you have enjoyed.